Day: August 9, 2026

Thunder Bay, ON — The Community of Thunder Bay and Ontario’s Aviation, Forest Fire and Urgent response Services (AFFES) are advising those in northwestern Ontario to be cautious with fire-associated activities over the August long weekend. A restricted fire zone (RFZ) remains in effect until further notice for the entire northwest and a small portion of the northeastregionsdue to increased…

News from Thunder Bay: Northwestern Ontario’s forest fire critical incident remains the most immediate regional story Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, while stronger-than-expected Canadian employment numbers and continuing Canada-U.S. trade negotiations could shape the economic outlook for workers and businesses. Internationally, negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz are moving oil prices, while a major U.S. meeting with mining executives puts critical…